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Open a UK bank account
Get a current account so you can be paid and pay rent.
About 45 minutes
Where this comes from
- Source
- MoneyHelper (government-backed guidance)
- Applies to
- UK-wide
- Last checked
- 12 September 2026
- Next review
- 12 October 2026
- Rule status
- Current guidance
- Risk
- Medium risk
Why this applies to you: You need an account that can receive wages and pay rent before either becomes urgent.
Why this next?
Employers pay into UK accounts and landlords expect UK payments. This blocks income even when a job offer exists.
What it unlocks: Salary payments, rent, bills and credit history.
How to do it
- Gather proof of identity and proof of UK address.
- Compare a high-street account and an app-based account.
- Apply and set up online banking.
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official source. Agumba is not legal or immigration advice.
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